The United States government has expanded its deportation list to include 134 Nigerians, with the photographs and full names of those listed now made public.
The individuals were arrested in different parts of the country, including Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Baltimore, New York, and Salt Lake City, among other locations.
The allegations against those named cover various offences, ranging from financial-related crimes to violent and sexual offences.
US Deportation List: Fraud and Financial Crimes
A considerable number of Nigerians on the list are facing allegations involving financial crimes.
Adesina Surajudeen Lasisi, arrested in Dallas, Texas, is listed in connection with wire fraud and mail fraud. Eghosa Obaretin, arrested in San Antonio, Texas, faces fraud and wire fraud charges. Stephen Oseghale, arrested in Thomson, Illinois, is accused of wire fraud and identity theft.
Others on the list include Obinwanne Okeke, arrested in Oakdale, Louisiana, over wire fraud allegations; Benjamin Ifebajo, detained in Atlanta over money laundering; Chukwudi Kingsley Kalu, arrested in Salt Lake City for money laundering; and Oludayo Adeagbo, arrested in Butner, North Carolina, in connection with wire fraud and identity theft.
Toluwani Adebakin, arrested in Yazoo City, Mississippi, faces allegations of wire fraud and money laundering. Benji Macaulay, detained in Lompoc, California, is listed over fraud involving false statements, false citizenship claims, and the illegal use of credit cards.
The complete list of names and photographs is available on the US Department of Homeland Security website.
US Deportation List: Violent and Sexual Offences
Some of the Nigerians named on the list face allegations involving serious violent and sexual offences.
Donald Ehie, arrested in Clayton, Missouri, faces charges including assault, weapons offences, kidnapping an adult, and several counts of aggravated assault.
Ibrahim Ijaoba, detained in Florence, Colorado, and identified with a Bloods gang affiliation, faces allegations including robbery with a firearm, assault, and aggravated assault against a police officer.
Oluwaseyanu Akinola Afolabi, arrested in Brownsburg, Indiana, is facing charges relating to the sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual offences against a child.
Emmanuel Mayegun Adeola, arrested in District Heights, Maryland, faces an assault charge, while Oladayo Agboola was arrested in Orient, Ohio.
Joshua Ineh, arrested in Burnsville, Minnesota, is listed in connection with a criminal offence. Oluwadamilola Olufunsho Ojo, detained in Conroe, Texas, faces allegations of aggravated assault against a family member.
US Deportation List: Drug and Weapon Charges
Franklin Ibeabuchi, arrested in Tallahassee, Florida, faces charges that include possession or carrying of a prohibited weapon.
Aderemi Akefe, arrested in Detroit, Michigan, is listed over allegations involving smuggling to evade customs duties and driving under the influence.
Ifeanyi Nwaozomudoh, arrested in Dallas, faces robbery and dangerous drug-related charges, while Olamide Jolayemi, detained in Oklahoma City, is listed for computer-related offences and driving under the influence.
